Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is currently locked in a high-stakes political standoff over his planned defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Politics Digest reports. Despite weeks of back-channel negotiations, the top hierarchy of the APC at both state and...
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Tragedy rocked Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano on Friday as seven members of a family were brutally killed in what the police described as a suspected housebreak attack, sparking shock and grief across the community. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Fatima Abubakar and her six children, who were...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his position as the duly elected governor of the state, vowing to continue prioritising peace, security, and the safety of lives and property across the state. The governor gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking as a special guest at the grand...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his participation, alongside key cabinet members, in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a statement issued on Saturday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,...
Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, January 16, 2026, ordered a former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, his two sons, Mustapha and Aminu and others, to enter their defences at the Federal High Court, Abuja over alleged N1.35billion fraud. A five-member panel of the apex court issued the directive...
National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to deepen engagement with stakeholders to boost non-oil revenues in line with the economic blueprint of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is just as Chairman of the Council, Vice President Kashim Shettima called for accelerated transition from oil to non-oil...
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the recent defection of his son, Abba Abubakar, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Abba formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general election. He was officially...
The son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Abba Atiku Abubakar, has formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election ahead of the 2027 general election. Abba Atiku was officially received into the ruling party on Thursday evening in Abuja by...
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja continued on Thursday, January 15, 2026 with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC tendering more bank records as evidence. The EFCC is prosecuting Bello,...
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, led the nation in solemn remembrance of Nigeria’s fallen heroes during the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) 2026 at the National Cenotaph, Eagle...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day ceremony held at the National Arcade, Abuja, as the nation paid tribute to its fallen military heroes. The solemn ceremony brought together top government officials, military leaders and...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s fallen and serving military personnel as the country marked the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In separate messages shared on their X (formerly Twitter) handles on Thursday, both leaders commended the...
Federal Government and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have sent strong messages of encouragement to the Super Eagles, assuring the national team that Nigeria remains proud of their performance despite their exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a statement issued on Thursday, January...
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has praised the Super Eagles for their courage and commitment at the Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team of Nigeria’s pride and his continued support despite their exit from the tournament. In a heartfelt message shared via his official X handle,...
Supreme Court is set to determine the fate of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, and one of his sons on Friday, January 16, 2025, in the long-running ₦1.35 billion fraud case that has kept the former governor in the legal spotlight for years. The apex court’s decision is...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a painful penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the semifinals. The tense encounter ended level after regulation time, forcing the match into penalties where the North Africans held their nerve to seal...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised the Federal Government over reports that it approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as “defective and deceptive.” In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition...
Sadio Mane struck late to fire Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after a tense 1-0 victory over Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Tangiers. Mane’s decisive goal arrived in the 78th minute, capping a dominant display by the former champions, who controlled possession against a disciplined...
Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed and unveiled a new agreement designed to strengthen Nigeria’s university education system and promote long-term industrial harmony. According to a report by Channels Television, the agreement replaces the controversial 2009 pact, which had been at the...
As the Super Eagles prepare for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal showdown against Morocco, the Federal Government has thrown its full weight behind the national team, urging the players to rise with confidence, unity, and pride. In a morale-boosting message released on Wednesday, the Honourable Minister...